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Steve’s Sports Bet – Multibet Challenge – May 18 2012

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Another week, another multibet down the toilet. It didn’t help that last week was an absolute horror week for tipping either. Hopefully we get some more luck with this weeks sports bet.

On the positive side, The Roosters with the 12.5 start was a good bet, and Hawthorn and Collingwood did the business in the AFL. However the Bulldogs lost to the Titans, the Hurricanes beat the Highlanders and the Stormers couldn’t cover the line against the Cheetahs.

This week, I’m getting in early, I’m taking a similar bet to last week but I’m going to try and avoid any risks this time.

First up, tomorrow night I like the look of the Brumbies against the Hurricanes but I’m not game to take them straight, instead I’ll take the $1.40 being offered with a 12.5 start, that’s good value.

Also in the Super Rugby, on Saturday afternoon, I’ve taken the Crusaders minus the 10.5 line against the Blues, the Blues may have some false confidence after beating the Lions last week but they aren’t fooling anyone. Expect the Crusaders to bounce back after their shock loss to the Rebels, they also have Dan Carter slotting back into the No. 10 this week.

On Saturday afternoon in the AFL, I’ve taken the Swans to beat the Demons 25+, I was tempted to go 40+ but the Swans without Goodes are a different kettle of fish. Also on Saturday afternoon, I’ve taken the Western Bulldogs with a Triple Margin 15.5 over the Suns. Gold coast will struggle after they were embarrassed by GWS last weekend.

In the NRL, I’ve taken the Roosters with a 12.5 start on Sunday against the Sea Eagles, I risked it last week and it paid off, this week the Sea Eagles are missing the Stewart brothers, Buhrer and Williams who would have returned this week. At $1.44 that looks good to me.

Also on Sunday, I’ve taken the Rabbitohs with an alternate line of +6.0 against the Dragons. The Dragons have injury concerns and the Rabbitohs are in good form, despite the losses of Inglis and Taylor I think they can cover that line.

So there you have it, this weeks sports bet. A total payout of $109.20 for your $10 investment. Let us know your thoughts and what you are thinking of putting on this week!

Good luck and happy punting!

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Steve’s Sports Bet – Multibet Challenge – 11 May 2012

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Last week’s multibet went down due to a Collingwood side that just could not finish off the Dockers, in the end only winning by 21 points when we needed at least 25. The Sharks also didn’t turn up to play in Durban against the Highlanders so we ended up missing out on that leg in our sports bet too.

This week, I’ve taken two legs in each of the NRL, Super Rugby and AFL with total odds of $17.35 for the multibet. That’s a payout of $173.50 for a $10 investment here.

First up, I’ve taken the Hawks tonight in a landslide over the hapless Demons. A 40+ margin is still paying decent odds of $1.50 so that looked like good value to me.

Also tonight, I’ve taken the Bulldogs over the Titans in the NRL. They looked to have hit form again last week, albeit against the Eels, and I don’t think the Titans will be able to bounce back after last weeks demoralising golden point loss.

Tomorrow night I’ve taken 2 legs from across the Tasman, with the Roosters travelling to Mt Smart Stadium in the NRL, and the Highlanders hosting the Hurricanes in Super Rugby. After last weeks impressive performance, I’ve taken a 12.5 start on the Roosters to back that up this week against an inconsistent Warriors outfit.

In the Super Rugby, I’ve taken the Highlanders to beat the Hurricanes outright, no risks taken with the starts in this one as it should be a close match.

Later on tomorrow night, I’ve taken the Pies to beat the Lions by 25+. I know, it got me into trouble last week, but the Lions won’t put up as much resistance as the Dockers did last Friday night.

Last up, I’ve taken the Stormers minus 9.5 on the line over the Cheetahs in the Super Rugby on Sunday morning. I’ve left the soccer legs out of this one seeing as it’s coming to the end in most leagues and anything can happen when so much is on the line.

So there you have it, this weeks sports bet. Let me know what you think of this one, and if you have any specials of your own for this weekend.

Good luck and happy punting!

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Steve’s Sports Bet – Multibet Challenge – 4 May 2012

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Last weeks sports bet came unstuck by 2 points in the Carlton v Fremantle game thanks to a late flurry of goals from the Dockers. We also didn’t see Wigan smashing an in form Newcastle United side 4-0.

Anyway, on to this weeks multibet and I’ve gone for 6 legs again, seems to be the magic number for good value.

First up I’ve taken Collingwood over the Western Bulldogs tonight by a margin greater than 25 points.

Tomorrow night we kick off with the Chiefs and Lions in the Super 15 Rugby, I’ve taken the Chiefs 13+ in this one. I’ve gone for the same option in tomorrow night’s Panthers v Storm NRL match.

Also tomorrow night I’ve taken the Highlanders with a 5.5 start over the Sharks in the Super 15 Rugby, the Highlanders are in good form and the Sharks aren’t the same team they were a couple of seasons ago.

On Sunday I’ve taken a leg in the West Coast v North Melbourne AFL match taking the Eagles 25+ at home, they should keep their unbeaten start in tact here.

Last up, on Sunday night I’ve taken a leg in the penultimate round of the EPL. Manchester United are gunning for the title and are up against a Swansea side with nothing to play for. I’ve taken the +2.5 goals option in this one and I think I probably could have even got away with the +3.5 to be honest.

All up this weeks multibet has odds of $19.10, leaving a payout of $191.00 for my $10 investment.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and be sure to tell us if you have any multibets of your own for this weekend!

Good luck and happy punting!

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Football Tips with Bet With Aus – EPL Week 37

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Welcome to the weekly EPL tips blog from Bet With Aus, bringing you free football tips for the EPL.

The title race is the closest it has been for years after Man City registered a 1-0 victory in the Manchester Derby earlier this week. The race for Champions League places is also one of the closest for years while the relegation zone is as cluttered as ever. This weekend I’ll be looking to tip for Arsenal v Norwich, Newcastle v Man City, Wolves v Everton and Manchester United v Swansea. As always, do make sure to check up on team selections prior to betting so there are no nasty surprises. Aside from that, please do give us any feedback in the comments section at the bottom. Enjoy the read!

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Arsenal v Norwich City – EPL Football Tips

Just a few games ago it looked like Arsenal had all but secured 3rd place and, with it, automatic qualification for next season’s Champions League. Defeat at home to Wigan, followed by draws with Chelsea and Stoke, however, has left the Gunners just one point ahead of Tottenham and Newcastle. The Gunners made all the early running at Stoke only to, almost inevitably, go behind to a Peter Crouch goal. Van Persie leveled the scoring but there was to be no comeback this time from Wenger’s men. Norwich have been brilliant this season, their first in the EPL since the 04/05 campaign. Finishing in the top half is only a feint possibility now but they have performed well enough throughout the season to make sure they didn’t finish it being involved in a relegation scrap. They have won just one of their last six matches and have now lost three on the bounce after the 0-3 defeat to Liverpool last weekend.

Arsenal are winless in their last three games, managing to find the net just twice. Injuries are taking their toll on the Gunners’ squad as Walcott and Arteta now find themselves on the treatment table. They have managed just 1 point from their last two home games after the surprise 1-2 defeat to Wigan and 0-0 draw with Chelsea. They face a Norwich side who have lost four of their last five away games, but only once by more than one goal. The Canaries may be tiring at the end of a long season, but they are far from giving up and will try to make life difficult for an Arsenal side who have been looking rather toothless of late in attack. Norwich have lost only two away games by more than two goals so I don’t expect this to be a walkover for the Gunners.

The first of my football tips is Norwich +2.5 @ $1.6 with Bet365

Newcastle United v Manchester City – EPL Football Tips

Newcastle are having a season they can have only dreamt of. After the loss of Carroll, Nolan, Barton and Enrique there were a number tipping Newcastle as an outside bet for relegation, but I take my hat off to Alan Pardew who has done an excellent job. They are one point off 3rd placed Arsenal after their 0-2 win against Chelsea in the week, in which Papiss Cisse scored a contender for goal of the season. Should Newcastle win Champions League qualification then, in my mind, there is no doubt that Alan Pardew should be manager of the year. Manchester City are now favourites for the title after their 1-0 triumph in the Manchester Derby, but they face what is quite possibly the toughest game possible at this point in time.

Newcastle have lost just twice at home all season, but their last home defeat was way back on December 21st. Since then, the Magpies have gone nine games without defeat and are currently on a four game winning streak at St James’ Park – with a clean sheet in each of them. They are the league’s form side and so I find the odds for them ($5) to win almost inexplicable. Manchester City have lost five away games this season but do still have the second best away defensive record in the league. They have won their last two away games in a row, including a 1-6 thumping of Norwich City that saw Carlos Tevez score a hat-trick. Both teams are desperate for the points so I will play safer than going for the outright Newcastle win, but I cannot ignore the bias towards City in the odds.

My tip for this game is Newcastle +0.75 @ 2.125 with Bet365

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Wolverhampton v Everton – EPL Football Tips

Wolves will be playing their football in the Championship next season after a 0-2 defeat to Man City left them with no chance of escaping the drop. They found themselves 3-0 down away to Swansea in 15 minutes last weekend, but fought back to earn a point in a 4-4 thriller. Despite this, they have been poor this season and are likely to lose a number of their better players in the summer. Everton have the fifth best form in the EPL after going on a run of seven games without defeat including a 4-4 draw at Old Trafford. As many predicted, their last game at Stoke ended in a draw and so they will be looking for three points at Molineux in order to extend their lead over rivals Liverpool in the EPL.

Wolves are on a torrid run, losing their last nine home games in a row, including the 1-5 derby defeat to West Brom that sealed the departure of Mick McCarthy back in February. Things never improved, and the woeful running of the club regarding employing a new manager clearly took its toll on the players as they haven’t won a game since then. Everton are in good form but have won just once in their last four away games despite averaging over two goals per game. Jelavic has been brilliant and our own Tim Cahill finally got himself on the scoresheet in the recent 4-0 win over Fulham.

My tip for this one is Everton -0.75 @ $1.875 with Bet365

Manchester United v Swansea City – EPL Football Tips

After the 2-0 victory over QPR, United looked to have pulled off a great comeback to be in pole position for the EPL title. This result, however, was followed by defeat to Wigan, in a game which United didn’t really turn up for. They looked to be back on track with victory over Villa, but the 4-4 draw with Everton and the defeat to Man City have left the Champions with it all to do now. This could be United’s first trophyless season since the 04/05 season. Swansea have been impressive in their debut EPL season, earning plaudits from away fans for their brand of football. Like Norwich, they have a chance of a top half finish and will look to end the season strongly, although recent results seem to suggest that they may have run out of steam. They’ve won just one of their last seven EPL fixtures and let a three goal lead slip at home to Wolves last week.

United need the points more than Swansea do, a lot more. They will also be looking to erase as much of the goal difference deficit as they can and I fully expect them to throw everything at Swansea this weekend. Their results against sides in and around Swansea are flawless P6 W6 F12 A0. Swansea have failed to find the net in five of their seven EPL fixtures away to sides in the top 8, although they may take solace from the fact that Everton managed to score 4 past the Champions in their last game at Old Trafford. I’m relying on United scoring plenty here, but I feel they have little choice other than to go for exactly that.

The last of my football tips is for there to be over 3.5 goals at $2.05 with Sportingbet.

Thanks for reading, and if you do have any comments leave them in the comments section – it’s literally made for this type of thing! ;-)

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Phillip’s Sports Bet – Multibet Challenge – 27 April 2012

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Last week’s multibet didn’t go down too well, I tried to mix it up a bit with a bit of racing thrown into the mix, one of them came off, the other not so much.

This week, I’ve gone with a similar theme but have ditched the racing as it was just too risky.

First up, I’ve taken the Broncos 13+ in tonight’s NRL match against the Titans.

Also tonight, I’ve taken Carlton to beat Fremantle, the line was tempting but I’m playing this one safe.

In the Super Rugby tomorrow night, I’ve taken the Stormers to beat the Stormers over in Perth, they beat the Reds last week and the Force should be an easier opponent.

In the AFL tomorrow, I’ve gone for a straight up win to Geelong over Brisbane.

To cap things off, I’ve taken the Crusaders with the line of -7.5 against the Waratahs, they should be too strong.

So there you have it, this weeks multibet is paying $11.17 with a payout of $111.70 for my $10.

Happy punting!

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Steve’s Sports Bet – Multibet Challenge – 27 April 2012

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Last week’s multibet went down in flames thanks to Carlton somehow managing to lose to Essendon, this weeks sports bet will focus on much the same as last week but hopefully our luck will be a little different this time around.

Steve’s Sports Bet – Multibet Challenge

First up, I’ve given a 12.5 point start to the Queensland Reds in tonight’s Super Rugby match against the woeful Blues, at odds of $1.50 this represents great value.

I’ve taken some advice from our friends at Reading the Play and taken the Broncos -7.0 on the line at $1.53 in tonights match against the Titans at Suncorp. They welcome back Peter Wallace from injury and are in fantastic form.

In the AFL tonight, I’ve backed Carlton to hit back against Fremantle after that shocking performance against Essendon last week, -9.5 on the line at @1.91 seems a good bet to me.

Tomorrow, I’ve taken a leg in both the Super Rugby and AFL with the Chiefs to get up over the Hurricanes, and Geelong to beat the Brisbane Lions by over 15.5 points.

Last up, I’ve taken some advice from our friends at Bet With Aus and gone for a leg in the EPL. Newcastle currently sit in 3rd place and are hungry for European football, they come up against a Wigan side that have just got themselves out of the relegation drop zone. I’ve taken the Newcastle “draw no bet” option in this one. I can’t see Wigan getting a result but I think at worst Newcastle will get a draw out of this one.

So there you have it, this weeks sports bet. For my $10 investment at odds of $17.67, we can expect a payout of $176.70 this week.

Good luck and happy punting, and be sure to let us know if you have any multibet’s of your own in the comments below!

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Football Tips with Bet With Aus – EPL Week 36

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Welcome to the weekly EPL tips blog from Bet With Aus, bringing you free football tips for the EPL.

As the English Premier League approaches its climax we still have a title race on our hands between the two Manchester clubs. The race for 3rd and 4th has become that little bit more interesting with Chelsea in the final as, should they win the Champions League, 4th place in the EPL will now go into the Europa League. We also have two spots left to be filled in the relegation zone, so there is plenty to play for. As always, do make sure to check up on team selections prior to betting so there are no nasty surprises. Aside from that, please do give us any feedback in the comments section at the bottom. Enjoy the read!

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Everton v Fulham – EPL Football Tips

Everton and David Moyes should be very proud of their season. With an inevitably small budget and, subsequently, squad, Everton sit two point above Merseyside rivals Liverpool with just four games to go. The toffees have lost just twice in 14 games and are unbeaten in five after their incredible comeback in their 4-4 draw at Old Trafford last weekend. The loan return of Steven Pienaar and the signing of Jelavic have proved to be an inspired decision as the club’s season has seen a remarkable turn around since the New Year. Fulham are just two points behind Everton and level on points with big spending Liverpool– their home form is bettered only by the current top 6 teams. Their away form, however, is poor, collecting just 14 points from their 16 away EPL fixtures. They are four games unbeaten and comfortably defeated Bolton 0-3 in their last away outing.

Everton, for a long period, struggled to score on a regular basis and rarely found the net more than once a game. They have improved in recent games but are facing a Fulham side that have conceded more than one goal just once in their last ten games. Everton have seen under 2.5 goals scored in 70.6% of their home games, including four of their last five home EPL fixtures. 75% of Fulham’s away games have seen under 2.5 goals scored, including three of their last four. History isn’t on our sides with this one, but defensively these sides have improved greatly and I think this will be a tight game.

My tip for this game is Under 2.5 goals @ $1.75 with Sportingbet.

Wigan Athletic v Newcastle United – EPL Football Tips

Wigan are making a real fist of staying in the EPL, with victories over Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United in recent weeks. Defeat at Fulham has left them just one point above the relegation zone after Bolton’s victory over Aston Villa in midweek.Wigan have lost just one of their last six home games and have kept a clean sheet in each of their last two. Newcaslte are the EPL form side and now sit just three points behind third place Arsenal, but the Magpies do have a game in hand. Fourth place would be no more than they deserve this season, although if Chelsea do win the Champions League fourth place in the EPL will go in to the Europe League rather than Europe’s premier competition.

As we have mentioned, Wigan have been on a strong run at home and are unbeaten in three, winning their last two to nil. Their performances recently have been well beyond their ability – when you look at their home results against sides in the top half they have just one victory in nine attempts and haven’t managed to score more than one goal in any of them. Newcastle have been in impressive in their away fixtures to sides in the bottom half, winning six of their nine games and losing just once – a 4-2 defeat to Norwich City back in December. Newcastle have won six games in a row while keeping clean sheets in five of them, including each of the last four and I believe that they will be too strong for Wigan. Odds of $2.50 are appealing but I will play this one safely.

My tip for this one is Newcastle – Draw No Bet @ $1.75 with Sportingbet.

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Stoke City vs Arsenal – EPL Football Tips

Stoke City suffered this season due their small squad and involvement in the Europa League, yet they still find themselves just four points of 8th position. They will strive to be in the top half come the end of the season but will need to turn around a poor run of results as they have won just once in their last seven EPL fixtures. A heavy defeat at Newcastle last weekend will need to be quickly forgotten. Arsenal are having an interesting season to say the least, with some remarkable highs and lows during the campaign. They are in the driving seat in the race for third place, but defeat to Wigan, followed by a goalless draw with an under-strength Chelsea, has left them with more to do than would have hoped after beating Manchester City 1-0 at the beginning of the month.

Stoke City have failed to score in only three of their 16 home EPL fixtures this season, losing on only four occasions at the Britannia Stadium. They are currently on a four game unbeaten run at home, three of which they have won. Stoke have scored in each of their last four home fixtures but haven’t kept a clean sheet in seven, both home and away. Arsenal have scored in each of their last five away fixtures but have a clean sheet in just 26% of their away games. Both sides have scored in 56% of Stoke’s home games and in 65% of Arsenal’s away games – I see that happening here.

My tip for this one is Both Teams to Score @ $1.67 with Sportingbet.

Manchester City v Manchester United – EPL Football Tips

This is what it all comes down to – one game. A City win and it’s in their hands. If City fail to win, the title is more than likely going to Old Trafford again. What a game it promises to be! Still, on with the analysis…

Manchester City finally lost their 100% record at home to Sunderland in an amazing 3-3 draw that, at one point, saw City trailing 1-3 with 5 minutes to go. Since then they travelled to the Emirates Stadium where they suffered a 1-0 defeat that many considered the final nail in the coffin of their title hopes. Three comfortable victories later and they are right back in it, and in my opinion Roberto Mancini has done well and deserves another season at the helm regardless of Tuesday morning’s result.

Manchester United have had a fairly typical season whereby they potter along picking up points and crack on in the final stretch. Their last three games have thrown everything into jeopardy as defeat at Wigan was closely followed by an incredible 4-4 draw with Everton. They are usually so careful at this stage of the season, but they are not used to their Mancunian rivals being so close to them in the league and maybe, just maybe, this is getting to some of United’s players.

I see this game as being a very close encounter. City have to go for it, they need three points, but they don’t need to force it and find themselves behind due to a United counter attack as they did in this season’s FA Cup meeting at the Eithad Stadium. Since it will a close match, whatever the score entering the final 20 minutes, one team will desperately need a goal, making a late goal at either end a far more likely proposition. Four out of the last five EPL fixtures between these two sides have seen a goal after 74:59 minutes.

My tip for this game is for there to be a goal after 74:59 minutes @ $1.83 with Bet365.

Enjoy the weekend’s action and good luck with the punt!

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Phillip’s Sports Bet – Multibet Challenge – 20 April 2012

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There is a lack of NRL on the TV this week, which has made my job a bit hard as I try and get a winner up, and attempt to salvage what is left of my reputation as a punter. I’ve therefore gone for a massive payout with this week’s sports bet :-)

There should be points on offer in the ANZAC Test, so I’ve gone the overs at 39.5. Collingwood should dispose of Port in the AFL, and Carlton should ease past the Bombers by 25 or more.

With horse racing at Randwick tomorrow, and despite 48 inches of rain this week, I’ve taken Streama to win the Oaks, and Secret Admirer to win the Doncaster. Now, if this gets up, I’ll be quite happy, paying $363.70 for my $10 multibet!

Good Luck!

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Steve’s Sports Bet – Multibet Challenge – 20 April 2012

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Last week’s sports bet went down to the wire and we came unstuck in the second half of our last leg, gutted is an understatement for how I felt after that.

With us needing the Hawks to win by a margin of 1-39, the Crows forgot to bring their radars and ended up going down by 54 points in the end.

For this week’s multibet, I’ve stuck to a similar theme, taking legs in the local footy codes over the British and European soccer.

First up I’ve taken the Kangaroos minus the 8.5 start in tonights ANZAC Test, with a spine of Slater, Thurston, Cronk and Smith, it could get ugly for NZ.

In the Super Rugby, I’ve taken the Highlanders straight up to beat the Blues tonight. The Blues couldn’t win a chook raffle if they held the only ticket, that’s how bad they are going.

Tomorrow, I’ve taken Carlton to continue their good form against Essendon and have taken the 40+ option.

On Sunday, I’ve got Country minus the 5.5 start to get over City in the City v Country Origin being played in Mudgee.

Last up, I’ve taken a leg in the Grand Final of the Hyundai A-League. The last few A-League bets have paid off so I thought I’d chance my arm with another one. This week I’ve taken the over 2.5 goals option with the Roar at home. This game should have plenty of goals in it.

So there you have it, this weeks sports bet. If you have any multibet’s of your own for this weekend feel free to share them below. I’ve also included a bonus AFL multibet below, it’s a bit of a roughie but odds of $1318.99 were appealing to me, have a sneaky $5 on it, what have you got to lose?

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Football Tips with Bet With Aus – EPL Week 35

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Welcome to the weekly EPL tips blog from Bet With Aus, bringing you free football tips for the EPL.

Week 35 of the English Premier League and the title race is still not over between the two Manchester clubs. The race for 3rd and 4th is also still on after Arsenal lost to Wigan in the week. We’ll be looking at football tips for games including Arsenal v Chelsea, QPR v Tottenham and Manchester United v Everton. As always, do make sure to check up on team selections prior to betting so there are no nasty surprises. Aside from that, please do give us any feedback in the comments section at the bottom. Enjoy the read!

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Arsenal v Chelsea – EPL Football Tips

Arsenal are doing all that they can this season to cast doubt on their actually ability at the top level. Victory over Wigan in Tuesday morning’s game would have all but guaranteed the North London side automatic Champions League qualification. As it went, Wigan took all three points and how Arsenal face a touch challenge entertaining an improved Chelsea side. Roberto Di Matteo has done well since he took over, firstly by including Lampard and Drogba more often than Villas Boas ever did. Chelsea will go into the game having beaten Spurs 5-1 at Wembley to reach the FA Cup final and will be on a high after beating Barcelona midweek. It remains to be seen whether the second leg will act as a distraction during this London derby for Chelsea who may to look to rest a few players in preparation for their trip to the Nou Camp.

Since the days of Mourinho at the Bridge, Arsenal have not faired too well against Chelsea, at home or away from home. This may be changing, however, as this fixture last season saw Arsenal run out comfortable 3-1 winners, with the 3-5 victory at Stamford Bridge adding weight to this theory. The fact remains that while both of these sides have excellent ability going forward, defensively they are not too strong against the top sides. Arsenal have seven home clean sheets this season, only one of which has come against a top 6 side. Chelsea haven’t been prolific in their away games this season but have failed to score at the Emirates Stadium in only one of their six visits.

As such, the first of my football tips is Both Teams to Score at $1.57 with Sportingbet.

Newcastle United v Stoke City – EPL Football Tips

Newcastle fans, for the first time in a number of years, can be genuinely proud of their team’s performance this season. They sit in 5th position and are level on points with fourth placed Spurs, each with 5 games to play. Newcastle’s home form has been good and they will be going all out to qualify for the Champions League, a competition which they last competed in 10 years ago. The Magpies are on a run of five straight victories, four of which have come with a clean sheet, with in-form striker Papiss Cisse scoring in each of these. Stoke, as ever, have been solid this season without ever hitting the heights. Tony Pulis maintains that avoiding relegation is their number one goal and, in all fairness, this was their first year in the Europa League, so they have had a lot to contend with. They are not too far away from a top half finish and so that will be their motivation for the remainder of the season.

Newcastle are on a fantastic run of form, with Cisse scoring becoming a forgone conclusion. They have victories in a row since defeat at Arsenal, and with Champions League football in their sights they will be more motivated than ever. Their last three home fixtures have been won-to-nil and they haven’t lost a game at St. James’ Park since the 21st of December, a run of 8 games. Stoke haven’t been great away from home, although nobody really expected them to be; they sent up for 3 points at home and get what they can from away fixtures. Stoke haven’t won an away game in seven attempts, losing four of these and have gone without an away clean sheet since the 0-0 draw with Liverpool back in mid-January.

My tip for this game is Newcastle -0.75 @ $1.925 with Bet365.

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QPR v Tottenham Hotspur – EPL Football Tips

QPR are hovering above the relegation zone, currently just two points above Bolton who have two games in hand, so their situation could be described as precarious. They were looking doomed with given their tough run in, but victories over Liverpool and Arsenal have proven that they maybe they do have the stomach for the fight. Spurs were flying in the first half of the season but one win in their last eight fixtures has left them in a fight for Champions League qualification. Maybe the manager’s focus has been swayed by constant conjecture strongly linking him with the vacant England manager’s role.

QPR, as mentioned, were looking likely candidates for the drop after a run of one win in nine home fixtures. An incredible comeback from 0-2 down at home to Liverpool was followed by a well deserved 2-1 victory over Arsenal. Next came a comfortable 3-0 win over Swansea, but the results have been interspersed with five straight away defeats leaving them in their current predicament. Spurs haven’t won an away game in seven attempts and have failed to score in their last three outings, however, QPr have just three clean sheets from 17 home fixtures leading me to believe that Spurs will find the net. Rangers have failed tos core in just one of their last nine home fixtures and I expect this trend to continue as they fight for survival.

My tip for this match is for both teams to score at $1.60 with Sportingbet

Manchester United v Everton – EPL Football Tips

Manchester United are big favourites to retain their EPL crown and go into this game with Everton knowing that victory will set up a title celebration at the home of their rivals Man City in their next fixture. A surprise 1-0 defeat to Wigan last week ended a run of 8 straight victories and 12 without loss. They responded well with a 4-0 drubbing of Aston Villa with Rooney the star once again. Everton have been brilliant this season when you consider the budget they have to work with. Much of the credit should go to David Moyes who has consistently over-achieved with the Everton squads he has had to work with. They will need to put FA Cup semi final defeat behind them if they’re to stand any chance in this one.

Man United are predictable, meandering their way through the season, picking up the necessary points to stay in contention only to turn on the after-burners in the final 10-15 games. They have won 12 of their last 14 games, including all of their last seven – the last four of which have been to nil. Everton have won just one away fixture in seven attempts and haven’t won a league game at Old Trafford since the first season of the EPL, back in 1992! They have lost on their last five visits to the ‘Theatre of Dreams’, managing to score just once 10. I think Everton will struggle, their small squad will be tired and somewhat demoralised by the FA Cup defeat to Liverpool.

The last of my football tips is Man United -1.25 @ $1.70 with Bet365.

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